Bangkok attractions

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1. The Grand Palace
   Hours Daily 8:30am-3:30pm; most individual buildings are closed to the public except on special days proclaimed by the king
   Location
   Near the river on Na Phra Lan Rd. near Sanam Luang
   Transportation
   Take the Chao Phraya Express Boat to the Tha Chang Pier, then walk east and south
   Phone
   02222-8181
   Prices
   Admission 200B ($4.90). Price includes Wat Phra Kaeo and the Coin Pavilion inside the Grand Palace grounds, as well as admission to the Vimanmek Palace (near the National Assembly)
2. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
   Hours
   Daily 8am-5:30pm
   Location
   West bank of the Chao Phraya, opposite Tha Thien Pier
   Transportation
   Take a water taxi from Tha Tien Pier (near Wat Po) or cross the Phra Pinklao Bridge and follow the river south on Arun Amarin Rd
   Phone
   2465-5640
   Prices
   20B (50¢) admission (can stay at Arun Residence)
3. Wat Phra Kaeo (Kaen)
   Hours
   Daily 8:30am-3:30pm
   Location
   In the Grand Palace complex
   Transportation
   Take the Chao Phraya Express Boat to Tha Chang Pier, then walk east and south
   Phone
   02222-0094
   Prices
   Admission included in the Grand Palace fee, 200B ($4.90)
4. Wat Po
   Hours
   Daily 8am-5pm; massages offered until 6pm
   Location
   Maharat Rd., near the river (about 1km/ 2/3 mile south of the Grand Palace)
   Phone
   02222-0933
   Prices
   20B (50¢) admission
5. The National Museum
   Hours
   Wed-Sun 9am-4pm. Free English-language tours: Buddhism culture, Wed 9:30am; art, culture, religion, Thurs 9:30am; call the museum or check a newspaper for more details and current schedule
   Location
   Na Phra That Rd. (about 1km/ 2/3 mile north of the Grand Palace)
   Phone
   02224-1333
   Prices
   Admission 40B ($1)